Category Archives: Local News

Nine to Compete for Knox County Fair Queen Tnight
Nine contestants are competing for this year's title of Knox County Fair Queen. The annual contest will happen tonight starting at seven in the V-U Pavilion at the Knox County Fairgrounds. The contest...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 14, 2025

Knox County Fair Opens Tonight
The Knox County Fair officially opens today at the Fairgrounds on the south edge of Bicknell. This year's Fair features various 4-H competitions throughout the week, ending with the annual livestock a...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 14, 2025

Gas Price Just over 3 Dollars Statewide; Just Under 3 Dollars in Vincennes
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday stood at $3.06 per gallon to start the week. That is nine cents lower than Sunday's national average. It was also 5 cents low...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 14, 2025

Sullivan Intersection Closed for Pipe Work
Broad Street at the intersection of East Washington Street in Sullivan will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday. The closing is necessary for the installation of underground piping across Broad Street to...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 14, 2025

Undeclared Hazelnuts Key in Lewis Bakery Artisan Bread Recall
Hartford Bakery, Incorporated is voluntarily recalling hundreds of loaves of its "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" because the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts. The recall announcement ...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 14, 2025

Shirley Yarborough, 76, Loogootee
Shirley K. Yarbrough, a spirited soul known for her infectious joy and love for dancing, passed away at the venerable age of 76 on July 7, 2025, in Loogootee, Indiana. A native of Washington, Indiana,...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 11, 2025

Tips Lead to Arrest of Monroe City Man on Drug and Firearms Charges
After receiving multiple tips about marijuana cultivation at a Monroe City residence, Knox County Sheriff's deputies searched the property Sunday evening and found several marijuana plants, THC gummie...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 08, 2025

Frank Roberts Youth League Fundraising Campaign Exceeds Campaign Goal
The Frank Roberts Youth League in Daviess County exceeded its campaign goal during a 60-day fundraising campaign that ended Tuesday. The goal was to raise $50,000 to obtain a state matching grant of $...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 07, 2025 Rawpixel / Depositphotos.com

Vincennes and Washington 4th of July Holiday Schedule
All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed today for the July 4th holiday. The closure will not affect recycling or trash pick-up. The City Collection Site on Old Terre Haute Road will also ...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 04, 2025

Pantheon Gets State Funds to Host "Blueprint to Business" Series
The Vincennes-based Pantheon Business Theatre has been awareded 15-thousand, 500 dollars for its "Blueprint to Business" series. The funding comes from the Community Collaboration Fund, through the In...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025



